Comprehensive salary overview for Ohio based on 5,489,830 workers across 771 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Ohio based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $231,300 | $260,090 | 21,770 |
| 2 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $224,290 | $219,770 | 170 |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $220,600 | $230,400 | 1,780 |
| 4 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $220,390 | $274,290 | 550 |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $216,350 | $212,320 | 2,460 |
| 6 | Orthodontists | $211,410 | $214,360 | 380 |
| 7 | Pediatricians, General | $210,130 | $225,450 | 3,070 |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $208,590 | $273,990 | 4,430 |
| 9 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $169,990 | $204,240 | 1,900 |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,260 | $170,290 | 14,110 |
| 11 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,940 | $162,290 | N/A |
| 12 | Dentists, General | $155,570 | $176,600 | 2,990 |
| 13 | Natural Sciences Managers | $135,990 | $140,730 | 910 |
| 14 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $135,640 | $130,930 | 270 |
| 15 | Physicists | $135,550 | $143,270 | 710 |
| 16 | Pharmacist | $134,440 | $127,400 | 13,700 |
| 17 | Aerospace Engineers | $134,230 | $134,650 | 3,770 |
| 18 | Financial Manager | $133,450 | $151,520 | 27,920 |
| 19 | Marketing Manager | $132,660 | $143,790 | 8,690 |
| 20 | Psychologists, All Other | $131,310 | $123,170 | 380 |
| 21 | Sales Manager | $130,210 | $146,930 | 20,320 |
| 22 | Optometrists | $130,000 | $131,550 | 1,450 |
| 23 | Database Architects | $129,840 | $133,170 | 2,230 |
| 24 | Human Resources Manager | $129,320 | $141,690 | 7,000 |
| 25 | Purchasing Managers | $129,200 | $139,200 | N/A |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Ohio by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $26,250 | 500 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,440 | 9,110 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,520 | 12,610 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $26,760 | 120 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,590 | 17,420 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $27,600 | 3,250 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $28,060 | 110 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,100 | 167,650 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,170 | 12,370 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,230 | 12,580 |
The most common jobs in Ohio by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 167,650 | $28,100 |
| General and Operations Managers | 146,860 | $94,990 |
| Registered Nurse | 138,360 | $81,250 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 136,090 | $37,090 |
| Retail Salespersons | 127,070 | $30,440 |
| Cashiers | 112,650 | $28,540 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 105,960 | $38,990 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 98,310 | $30,670 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 93,090 | $44,740 |
| Truck Driver | 91,090 | $58,080 |
See how average salaries in Ohio compare to other states across the country.
All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.